Clarendon briefs for June 9, 2023: Read in the park, picnic table raffle, dog safety and more

Let's read in the park

NEW ZION - Come enjoy the park with Let's Read Clarendon from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays June 14, 21 and 28 at Walker Gamble Park, 2358 Walker Gamble Road.

Sen. Kevin Johnson will be the featured guest reader on June 14, and Jennie Lee, executive director of the Clarendon County Chamber of Commerce, will be featured on June 21.

The Harvin Clarendon County Library will be on site on June 28.

Children can bring their own books to read or choose one from the park's mini library. For more information, contact Linda Jackson at (843) 598-8210.

Camp Happy Days Picnic Table Raffle

MANNING - The Optimist Club of Clarendon County is hosting a picnic table raffle with proceeds benefiting Camp Happy Days, a camp for pediatric cancer patients and their siblings, that is held annually at Camp Bob Cooper during the week of July 4.

The picnic table is valued at $1,800.

Tickets are $5 each or $20 for five and can be purchased at Cissy's, 9 Mill St., or by calling (803) 460-8053. Donations for Camp Happy Days are also welcome.

Farmers Market opens

MANNING - The Manning Farmers Market will be opening for the 2023 season on Saturday, June 10, at the corner of East Boyce and North Church streets.

A variety of vendors will be on hand for the first day of the farmers market.

It's not too late for home gardeners as well as businesses to register as vendors.

To register for your spot at the market or for more information, contact Carrie Trebil, special projects coordinator for the City of Manning, at (803) 435-8477, extension 5132.

Dog safety program at Harvin County Library

MANNING - The Harvin Clarendon County Library, 215 N. Brooks St., will hold a dog safety program at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 14, featuring Matteo and Minka, trained emotional support dogs.

For more details, contact the library at (803) 435-8633.

S.C. Aquarium to visit Clarendon library

MANNING - The Harvin Clarendon County Library, 215 N. Brooks St., welcomes the S.C. Aquarium at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 15. All ages are welcome. For information, call the library at (803) 435-8633.

Manning's Summer Fun June 15 at Rex Josey Park

MANNING - Manning and Team Manning are sponsoring Summer Fun at the parks throughout the city on Thursdays in June and July.

At 6 p.m. Thursday, June 15, Summer Fun will be held at Rex Josey Park, at the corner of North Lee and Maple streets.

Frozen pops and picnic goodies will be served free of charge, while supplies last. All attendees will get a chance to visit with the Manning Police Department's officers.

Bring a chair and enjoy the fun.

'Imperfect Strangers: The Ant and the Grasshopper'

MANNING - Join in the fun when Porkchops Productions presents "Imperfect Strangers: The Ant and the Grasshopper" at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 27, at Harvin Clarendon County Library, 215 N. Brooks St.

Turbeville Rocks!

TURBEVILLE - Visit the Turbeville ROCKS Facebook page for details on how you can join in the fun by painting your own Turbeville Rocks art piece.

Camp Happy Days returns to Clarendon County

MANNING - Camp Happy Days will be celebrated the week of July 4 at Camp Bob Cooper.

The weeklong camp hosts children with cancer and their siblings ages 4-16. There is no charge for the campers. All expenses are paid through donations.

Bill Ellis has been volunteering with Camp Happy Days for more than three decades; however, because of his declining health, he's not out and about as much, but he's still willing to talk to groups about Camp Happy Days and how donations from the community help to make the week of activities so successful.

Ellis said donations can be mailed to his address: 1358 Sportsman Drive, Manning, SC 29102. Checks need to be made out to Camp Happy Days.

Anyone wanting more information on how they can donate items to the event can contact Ellis at (803) 460-7666.